Workday Payroll Lead

ManpowerGroup; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking an experienced Workday Payroll Lead to join a dynamic team. This remote role supports multiple regions with a 10+ month duration and potential extension, requiring a W-2 contract with no sponsorship.

You will lead payroll configuration, oversee payroll accounting within Workday, and manage Phase 2 FIN/payroll parallel testing while coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, efficient payroll operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Workday Financials certification required.
• Minimum of 3 implementations experience in Workday Payroll.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll configuration and oversee payroll accounting in Workday.
• Manage Phase 2 implementation, including FIN and Payroll parallel testing.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless payroll operations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial and payroll regulations.
• Provide expert guidance during system upgrades and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Discretion with confidential info

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Workday Financials certification

Tools

Workday Payroll

Workday Financials

Job description

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Workday Payroll Lead to join their dynamic team. As a Workday Payroll Lead, you will be an integral part of the payroll and financial operations supporting various teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to integrity, which will align successfully within the organization.

Job Title: Workday Payroll Lead

Location: Remote

Duration: 10+ months with highly possible extension / conversion

W-2 Contract | No Sponsorship: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

What's the Job?

• Lead payroll configuration and oversee payroll accounting processes within Workday

• Manage Phase 2 implementation, including FIN and Payroll parallel testing

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless payroll operations

• Ensure compliance with relevant financial and payroll regulations

• Provide expert guidance and support during system upgrades and process improvements

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred)

• Workday Financials certification required

• Minimum of 3 implementations experience in Workday Payroll

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle confidential information discreetly

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.